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Food labels provide a wealth of information for consumers

When you check the ingredient list on the packaged foods you buy, you may notice other ingredients you didn’t realize were included. By Kathryn McLean Do you read food labels? If you’re not in...

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Wartime heroics, romance and history come alive in Bluebird

Book Reviews Book Review by Julie Kish Bluebird by Genevieve GrahamSimon & Schuster, April 2022 Genevieve Graham’s newest historical fiction novel, Bluebird, is full of heart and compassion for the brave Canadian men and...

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Wildlife prepares for winter in a variety of ways

By Sid Chaurasia It’s that time of the year when the heavy blankets are taken out from their cupboards, the pantry is stocked with cocoa mix, and the holiday tickets are purchased. It’s that...

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Scarborough Walk of Fame a delightful and positive event

By Kathryn Stocks On September 15, the Scarborough Walk of Fame inducted 10 community members from local, national and world stages in a well-run and thoroughly enjoyable ceremony at Scarborough Town Centre. The last...

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Pumpkin Parade is happening on November 1

A Halloween Pumpkin Parade will once again be happening on November 1 at the Port Union Community Centre. This is a rain or shine event that will be held from 6-8 p.m. Residents are...

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Meet your candidates for councillor in Ward 25

Municipal elections take place on Monday, October 24. Advance voting takes place from Friday, October 7 to Friday, October 14 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Election day is Monday, October 24 from 10...

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Rachel Carson’s book inspired environmental movement

By John Gibb “From all over the world come reports that make it clear we are in a serious predicament.” The above timeless quote was taken from Silent Spring, Rachel Carson’s landmark 1962 book....

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Novel questions how well we can know another person

Book Reviews Book Review by Julie Kish Book: The Winter WivesAuthor:  Linden MacIntyrePublisher: Penguin Random House Canada, 2021 I was introduced to Canadian Literature in high school and developed a love and appreciation for...

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Photographers help each other at Scarborough Camera Club

Scarborough Camera Club group shot – by Gail Tucke By Carol Ufford Founded in 1961, the Scarborough Camera Club welcomes photographers of all skill levels and interests. The founding members came together because of...

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Rouge Butterflyway group was busy in the community

By Karen Heisz Our Butterflyway grew significantly this summer thanks to everyone who bought native plants from the Rouge Butterflyway group in the spring! Our sale at the Earth Day event in April was...

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Scarborough Brain Tumour Walk has a pitstop here

Sue’s Crew at the Brain Tumour Walk in 2019. Every day in Canada, 27 people will hear the words “you have a brain tumour” for the first time.  The effects of these words are...

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Don’t kill the insects! Our songbirds and gardens need them

By Karen Heisz My favourite time of year has arrived: the songbirds are returning from their winter escape to the tropics, and the native plants in my garden are slowly emerging, bigger and stronger...

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Where is Centennial?

In 1847 the Port Union area entered a golden age of growth as a shipping port. Arrival of the The Grand Trunk Railway in 1856 boosted the area as a shipping and rail hub....

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Early settlement began 1808

First Peoples A branch of the Anishinabe who settled along the north shore of Lake Ontario were known as Mississaugas. The territory of the Mississaugas in the Toronto region stretched from Long Point on...

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Shop Locally

Your support for local businesses is good for Centennial because you’re putting money back into the neighbourhood and giving the stores a chance to thrive. The more successful shops we have, the more vibrant...

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